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Maple Pecan Blondies

Here’s a blondie recipe that I have made many times!  Mine are never as gooey as Gemma’s and that’s probably because I over-bake them. I should keep a better eye on them next time. I like to brown the butter first but it’s not necessary. Enjoy!  Maple Pecan Blondies Makes 9-12 servings Original recipe from Bigger Bolder Baking Ingredients ¾ cup butter, melted or browned 1¼ cups dark brown sugar ½ cup maple syrup 1 large egg  2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon baking soda I ¼ cups pecans, toasted and chopped  Directions   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x13” baking pan with parchment. Gemma used 8x8 but I like my bars thinner. Whisk together the butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, egg, vanilla, and salt. Stir in the flour and baking soda just until combined.  Stir in the pecans. Pour mixture into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. They middle should be slightly jiggly but they still taste yummy if you over-bake them. Allow to co

Homemade Shake and Bake

This is a clever way to use stale pita (or other breads) instead of throwing them away. Adjust the seasonings to your tastes and use the mixture as a coating for chicken, pork, eggplant and other veggies.


Homemade Shake and Bake
Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients
  • 1 large whole wheat pita, stale, torn up
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder or cayenne to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • salt and pepper
Directions
  1. In a food processor, pulse bread with spices until it's as course or fine as you like it.
  2. Store in a container or zipper bag in the freezer.

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